It's about ethics.
State legislators gerrymander their own districts, ensuring they stay in office. They choose the hand they're dealt. It's politicians choosing their voters, not the other way around.
It’s about competition.
Without competition, there is no innovation. Virginia needs competitive elections to remain at the forefront of the nation. Competitive races also have 51% higher voter turnout.
It’s about fairness.
Bipartisan Redistricting Reform will protect the voters from unfair partisan gerrymandering, ensuring that every Virginia's voice is equal in Richmond.
Virginia needs a bipartisan solution.
District lines split up communities because they're drawn by partisan politicians. But many states have a bipartisan commission that does this instead. That means stronger communities voting with one voice.
There's strong momentum. In 2008, Senate Bill 38, supported by prominent leaders of both parties, gained unanimous support in committee and 33 votes out of 40 on the Senate floor. It was narrowly defeated in House subcommittee by 1 vote.
Building support in your town. A diverse group of organizations is working to give Virginia voters a stronger voice. In towns and neighborhoods, they're working to build a grassroots voice for uniting Virginia's communities and ending gridlock in Richmond.